The history of the most famous confederate combat unit of the civil war looks at one of the civil wars most legendary brigades. Louisiana state university press, c1963, 1977 printing. His time was not so different from his countrymen on. Jackson, stonewall jackson, by his nephew, thomas jackson arnold. The stonewall brigade was a collection of five virginia infantry regiments and an artillery battery in the confederate army of northern virginia during the american civil war 18611865. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia military. His severe training program and ascetic standards of military discipline turned.
It was, in short, a brigade of virginians from the lush shenandoah valley. We know that after the yankees retreated from harpers ferry april 17th. From his looting of farmhouses during the gettysburg campaign and robbing of. The story of one of the nations oldest and most historic military units. The stonewall brigade is a book that examines indepth one of the civil wars most recognized and exceptional brigades. The stonewall brigade camp is an organization of male descendants of confederate soldiers and is a part of the sons of confederate veterans. It is a carefullyresearched historical novel that goes into great detail about the military campaigns of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson. Buy the stonewall brigade reissue by james i robertson isbn. Brief sections then follow on equipment, commanders, assessment and a bibliography.
At a desperate moment during the first battle of manassas on july 21, 1861, when the confederate battle line was coming unhinged, one virginia regiment stood firm under a relatively unknown officer named thomas j. Creative cockades wide variety of patriotic cockades, particularly for early war impressions. Stonewall jackson, it was perhaps the most accomplishedand certainly one of the most famous. The 1st brigade, virginia volunteers the stonewall brigade is arguably the most famous unit the csa fielded in the civil war. Robertson writes of the many hardships the soldiers endured while giving insight to command decisions that made these hardships nessesary.
Every memoir of the american civil war provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. He served in the stonewall brigade and his family was from the mt. But this is one of the clearest and most informative ever put to paper. Buy the stonewall brigade menatarms 1st by john selby, michael roffe isbn. His previous books include the second world war, stories of famous.
First published in 1893 and significantly revised and expanded in 1906, caslers four years in the stonewall brigade recounts the truths of camp life, marches, and combat. The story of a confederate combat unit originally trained by stonewall jackson that distinguished itself in the first bull run and then campaigned mostly in virginia for nearly the rest of the war. Find stonewall brigade by slaughter, frank g at biblio. Sprinkle publications, 1997 reprint, originally published in 1862. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organization of the brigade and its combat experience during the american. A valuable and entertaining document that should find a place among the enduring books on. Four years in the stonewall brigade american civil war classics 9781570035951 by casler, john o.
Give date, event name, group involved, performance time, call time, location. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In the stonewall brigade the author, a brilliant young scholar of the civil war, has given equal billing with the legendary jackson to such soldiers as lieutenant david barton, captain kyd douglas, and private john casler. Bee of south carolina is said to have made his immortal remark. The 1st brigade and its commander won immortality barely three months after the unit was formed, both winning the stonewall moniker by playing a vital role in the first battle of bull run. Then, with most of his fellow virginians, he offered himself in the service of the confederacy. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. His previous books include the second world war, stories of famous sieges, the recollections of sergeant morris editor, the paper dragon, the boer war, the thin red line and a biography of stonewall jackson.
Professor robertson introduces the reader to the various commanders of jacksons foot cavalry, with intimate descriptions of their background and a fine collection of photgraphs. Stonewall brigade at second manassas in confederate veteran, volume 9 1901 p. A great history of the famous stonewall brigade that served in the army of northern virginia during the civil war. The stonewall brigade menatarms selby, john, roffe, michael on. See more ideas about american civil war, stonewall, civil war.
His previous books include the second world war, stories of famous sieges. The stonewall brigade, six books on brigade and soldiers. Stonewall jackson, a professor from virginia military institute vmi. Casler and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Histories and rosters of confederate units that served in. The history of this illustrious unit is the subject of patrick hook and steve smiths the stonewall brigade in the civil war, a recent spearhead series book from zenith press. The stonewall brigade essential civil war curriculum. Like most early menatarms titles, the book focuses at least as much on the history of its topic as the uniforms and weaponry.
Robertson, this is a great read of those famous virginia regiments. He is the author or editor of numerous books, including stonewall jackson at cedar mountain and the smoothbore. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Most civil war accounts treat of battles and armies. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Stonewall brigade mass market paperback february 1, 1976 by frank g slaughter author 4. The classic tale of battle, roguery, and capture from the army of northern virginia. Four years in the stonewall brigade internet archive. This book contains an excellent and comprehensive bibliography of primary and secondary sources. Stonewall jackson, a professor from virginia military institute.
Jackson, won their nickname at the bloody baptism of first manassas. Four years in the stonewall brigade university of south carolina. Monument to walkers stonewall brigade at gettysburg. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Jacksons brigade was referred to informally as virginias first brigade until july 21, 1861, when, at first manassas, both the brigade and its general received the nickname stonewall. While he had left the family home aged twenty one, when it seemed that war was imminent he returned and enlisted in the confederate states army in june 1861. Well, since the stonewall brigade was organized on april 27th 1861 at harpers ferry, i would assume that many of them were soon equipped with arms salvaged from the wreckage of the armory at the ferry.
Listen to four years in the stonewall brigade by john o. The stonewall brigade band is a community concert band based in staunton, virginia. The stonewall brigade by john selby, 9780850450521, available at book. Besides your commie school text books or from goofs like dsouza the radical republicans, were hell bent on eradicating southern conservatives who fought for the cause that includes black, white, jew, hispanic, native american you name it southern famlies upon southern families of all races creeds, religions. By july 3rd stuarts cavalry had taken over flank protection. The stonewall brigade, six books on brigade and soldiers ebay. I reenact as a sergeant in company e, braggs rifles, 6th wisconsin volunteer infantry the calicoboys. Originally a brass band, the band was formed in 1855 as the mountain sax horn band. The stonewall brigade and its first commander, thomas j. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The 27th virginia fought in many of the major campaigns and battles of the civil war, including first manassas, the 1862 shenandoah valley campaign, antietam, fredericksburg, chancellorsville, gettysburg, and the 1864 battles of the. Rhodes, company k, 5th virginia, stonewall brigade copy residing in the library of congress the page contains links to the history of confederates units, mostly regiments, which served in the shenandoah valley during the civil war. Please note, the stonewall brigade staff does not have personal experience with this vendor.
Recommended reading for anyone interested in the civil war and the south at that time. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Over the next four years jacksons foot cavalry achieved fame and sustained losses matched by few american military units before or since. A valuable and entertaining document that should find a place among the enduring books on the civil war. Rally behind the virginians with these words general bee ensured the reputation of thomas jonathan jackson and his troops who were fighting alongside him at the battle of the first bull run july 1861. For anyone interested in stonewall jackson, this is a must read. This reputation was enhanced in jacksons shenandoah valley campaign and other operations where the stonewall brigade s actions gained the praise of their confederate compatriots and the respect of their enemies.
It is the united statess oldest continuous community band sponsored by local government and funded, in part, by tax monies. The stonewall brigade menatarms selby, john, roffe, michael on amazon. Casler 18381926 was an american soldier and author born in frederick county, virginia. The stonewall brigade received their name from their legendary commander, general thomas j.
Released in 1893 and revised and expanded in 1906, caslers firsthand account of his time in the confederate army is as much about looting and lining his pockets as about combat. Be the first to ask a question about the stonewall brigade. The stonewall brigade captivated my attention from beginning to end. Here, seen through the eyes of the men themselves, is the story of the confederacys legendary stonewall brigade. Four years in the stonewall brigade american civil war classics. This book examines the uniforms, equipment, history and organization of the brigade and its combat experience during the american civil war 18611865. Stonewall jackson, it was perhaps the most accomplishedand certainly one of the most famousunits of its kind in. It was also called turners silver cornet band by 1859, for its first director, a. Books about stonewall jackson vmi archives virginia.
Powell, captain company a, 33d virginian infantry, stonewall brigade. Jacksons shenandoah valley campaign and other operations where the stonewall brigade s actions gained the praise of their confederate compatriots and the respect of their enemies. Gives an indepth look into the life of an infantrymans life. Rhodes, company k, 5th virginia, stonewall brigade copy residing in the library of congress. Along with pictures of important people, places, and events, you will learn about the stonewall brigade like never before. This kept the stonewall brigade from assisting in the failed attack on culps hill at a critical period when most of the union defenders had been withdrawn to reinforce the defences around little round top. It is a carefullyresearched historical novel, the goes into great detail about the military campaigns of thomas jonathan stonewall jackson.
Stonewall jackson due to the fact that four direct ancestors served in the stonewall brigade during the civil war. Recommended authentic sutlers the stonewall brigade. He has attempted to capture the camp life, the marches, the personal experiences in battle, rather than concentrate on the. Michael roffe is a talented illustrator of military subjects who has worked for osprey for many years. I have also studied the history of the stonewall brigade. Histories and rosters of confederate units that served in the shenandoah valley this site is brought to you by a heritage enterprise your one stop internet location for books, prints, and all things about the wbts in the shenandoah valley. Youll feel the towns along i81 in virginia staunton, winchester, new market. Four years in the stonewall brigade is a remarkable account of men in war, graphically bringing to light the challenges they faced on a daily basis. Ron, from an early age, has read several books about lt. A novel of the american civil war david preston was an officer in the u.
Bee of south carolina is said to have made his immortal remark as he rallied his brigade for the final phase of the battle. South union mills personal items, books, and newspapers. Four years in the stonewall brigade good narrative of one soldiers experience during the u. His severe training program and ascetic standards of military discipline turned enthusiastic but raw recruits into an effective military organization, which distinguished itself from the first battle of bull run in 1861 to spotsylvania court hous. Histories and rosters of confederate units that served in the. Jackson, forged a combat reputation second to none. The focus of this exciting account is sharper, narrower. The stonewall brigade of the confederate army during the american civil war, was a famous combat unit in united states military history. Dec 06, 2016 every memoir of the american civil war provides us with another view of the catastrophe that changed the country forever. As a commander in stonewall jacksons brigade, john casler experienced all the horrors and comedy of the american civil war. The story is told through the eyes of a young doctor, david preston, who resigns his commission in the us army to fight for his native virginia.
Jul 15, 2007 hook and smith devote 102 of the books 128 pages to telling the stonewall brigades history. There were some 2,600 men serving in the brigade at the start of the war. The stonewall brigade look there is jackson standing like a stone wall. We are a historical and fraternal group which seeks to preserve the memory of the deeds and valor of our confederate forefathers through educational outreach. The stonewall brigade regiment profile military history matters.
He has attempted to capture the camp life, the marches, the personal experiences in battle rather than concentrate on wellknown strategy and familiar confederate leaders. Professor robertson introduces the reader to the various commanders of jacksons foot cavalry, with intimate descriptions of their background and a. Other than nolans book on the iron brigade, werts book is the best on the entire history of the iron brigade. In the stonewall brigade the author, a distinguished scholar of the civil war, has given equal billing with the immortal jackson to such soldiers as lieutenant david barton, captain kyd douglas, and private john casler. The civil war trilogy 3book boxset gods and generals, the killer angels, and the last full measure jeff shaara. Officially formed on 27 april 1861, the unit, initially led by t. Reading the stonewall brigade in the civil war brings with it mixed emotions. The stonewall brigade ebook by john selby rakuten kobo. His time was not so different from his countrymen on the other.
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